Assistant Defender I - Family & Juvenile Law
state of mainePortland (ME)
Assistant Defender I - Family & Juvenile Law
Posted 4 days ago
state of mainePortland (ME)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Maine Commission on Public Defense Services in Portland seeks an Assistant Defender I. The role supports the Parents Defense Division, representing parents in custody matters with potential appellate work.
Travel to outlying courts may be required, under the Parent Counsel District Defender. The position emphasizes compassionate representation of indigent clients and collaboration with a public defender team.
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